Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta

There is no better place in Canada to watch world-class show jumping than Spruce Meadows. They cater to the public as much as they do the horses and riders. There is so much happening during the summer tournaments, you will be spoiled for options. And admission is only $5.00 with free parking. How could you not go?

There are five CSI*5 tournaments throughout the summer and eight smaller horse shows February, March and October. There is always something happening at Spruce Meadows so if you find your self in Calgary you might as well check it out.

The North American tournament (July 3-7) shares dates with the Calgary Stampede (July 5-15), so you can head to Calgary and get a twofer deal.

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At the foothills of the Rocky Mountains

Spruce Meadows – there are dozens of statues and interesting structures throughout the 355-acre grounds

The International Ring

Heading down to the warm up ring from the International Ring

If you come to Spruce Meadows on Wednesday and Thursday you will feel you have the place to your self. You can sit almost anywhere you like and watch the International Ring. Come Friday and the weekend you are going to have to share

Friday through Sunday there will be around 50,000 spectators

Many of the fences in the International ring are from World Equestrian Games and Olympics. It is fun to try and figure out where you have seen them before. Musical Jump: Rio Olympic 2016, Coin fence: Athens Olympics 2004